‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
(NEWTON) The Christmas Lights in the Park in Newton continue to be lit up each weekend now through January 4th, 2025, in Peterson Park. With dozens of displays set up […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP
The Newton City Council held a meeting earlier this month where several important decisions were made. The Council approved the annual Tax Levy as presented and authorized a one-year contract […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD DECEMBER MEETING RECAP
The Richland County Board held its regular December meeting in Olney last night. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, the Board selected Travis Paddock as Chairman and Morgan Henton […]
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YEILD CONTEST WINNERS
(BLOOMINGTON) The past growing season turned out a little better than expected for many corn growers in Illinois and it showed in the final results of the National Corn Growers […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/13/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ pension situation is getting worse to no one’s surprise. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability reports the total unfunded liability is now at 46% with a taxpayer […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/13/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll stay dry today with plenty of clouds as little warmer air will start to move into our downstate area by sunset this evening. Then more clouds tomorrow as […]
ALL 8 LIC GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS IN ACTION TONIGHT
Tonight, all eight teams in the Little Illini Conference (LIC) are in action, with three conference matchups scheduled: The other two LIC teams are in non-conference action: Stay up-to-date with […]
OCC MEN AND WOMENS BASKETBALL FROM LAST NIGHT
Men’s Junior College Basketball: Other GRAC/District Results: Women’s Junior College Basketball: Other GRAC/District Results:
2024 JASPER COUNTY SHOP WITH A COP A SUCCESS
(NEWTON) The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is saying “thank you” to everyone who helped out and donated to this year’s Shop With A Cop program. With the help of all […]
RICHLAND COUNTY OUTREACH CHRISTMAS EVE MEALS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
(OLNEY) The Outreach Mission Christmas Eve Meals will be delivered to anyone residing in Richland County on that Tuesday, December 24th. The deadline to call the Immanuel United Methodist Church […]